Wallabies v Italy

[dru]

To'omua 10, Pocock 7 , but Coleman I think should be rested for the England game he looked weary against wales

To'omua captain.

 

[fatprop]

I would start the full team planned to start vs England who is fit, they need a win, they need to see stuff working

 

[wamberal]

I would start the full team planned to start vs England who is fit, they need a win, they need to see stuff working

Don't we all.

 

[Tomikin]

The comprehensive guide to beating Australia:

Step 1: Target the lineout
Step 2: Win

The fans guide to winning for Australia:

Step 1: Change the number on Pococks back to 7
Step 2: Win

I assume with Pocock in 7 we have 2 jumpers in the backrow. Which really is what most people are looking for, some height in the backrow, lineout presence.

 

[Derpus]

I assume with Pocock in 7 we have 2 jumpers in the backrow. Which really is what most people are looking for, some height in the backrow, lineout presence.

Hanigan and?

 

[Tomikin]

Hanigan and?

Dempsey or Valetini this tour.. I'm not advocating for it, but you saying we put Pocock in the 7 jersey is how we fix it, is a misrepresentation of what people are trying to achieve.

Next year it could be Dempsey/Pocock/Isi or even Dempsey/Hooper/Valetini having more decent targets could be the first step in shoring up the lineout. Having decent throws would help too.

 

[Derpus]

Dempsey or Valetini this tour.. I'm not advocating for it, but you saying we put Pocock in the 7 jersey is how we fix it, is a misrepresentation of what people are trying to achieve.

Next year it could be Dempsey/Pocock/Isi or even Dempsey/Hooper/Valetini having more decent targets could be the first step in shoring up the lineout. Having decent throws would help too.

I was just joking anyway.

Clearly the lineout is being neglected.

 

[Joe Blow]

I know Valentini is only a development player but surely it wouldn't hurt to give him 20 minutes off the bench?

 

[Warpath]

would ike to see
9. gordon
10. To'omua
11. Koroibete
12. Kerevi
13. Naivalu (need a player that can be used on the bench for big tests for centre cover till TK is ok)
14. Petaia (lets not rush him to centre)
15. Banks

may be the fastest backline Australia ever had

 

[Derpus]

would ike to see
9. gordon
10. To'omua
11. Koroibete
12. Kerevi
13. Naivalu (need a player that can be used on the bench for big tests for centre cover till TK is ok)
14. Petaia (lets not rush him to centre)
15. Banks

may be the fastest backline Australia ever had

Id drop Naivalu or Koro out, push Kerevi to 13, To'omua to 12 and leave Foley at 10.

But yeah, would be nice.

 

[Sully]

If anyone is interested in writing a review for this game let me know.

 

[Brumby Jack]

When the backline is named..

 

[William88]

Wallabies to face Italy

1. Scott Sio (53 Tests)

2. Folau Fainga’a (6 Tests)

3. Taniela Tupou (10 Tests)

4. Izack Rodda (15 Tests)

5. Adam Coleman (29 Tests)

6. Jack Dempsey (8 Tests)

7. Michael Hooper (c) (89 Tests)

8. David Pocock (76 Tests)

9. Jake Gordon*

10. Matt To'omua (40 Tests)

11. Jordan Petaia*

12. Bernard Foley (66 Tests)

13. Samu Kerevi (23 Tests)

14. Adam Ashley-Cooper (116 Tests)

15. Israel Folau (71 Tests)

Reserves

16. Tatafu Polota-Nau (87 Tests)

17. Jermaine Ainsley (1 Test)

18. Sekope Kepu (101 Tests)

19. Rory Arnold (19 Tests)

20. Pete Samu (7 Tests)

21. Will Genia (98 Tests)

22. Kurtley Beale (82 Tests)

23. Dane Haylett-Petty (29 Tests)

 

[barbarian]

That backline will be very interesting. Not too sure the significance of To'omua at 10 and Foley at 12, but I doubt it will mean that much in practice. They will likely share first receiver duties.

Excited to see what the two debutants can do.
.

 

[Brumby Jack]

#Justice4Banks

 

[Up the Guts]

Bit of an age gap between the wingers, bit like in a subbies side.

 

[Tomikin]

#Justice4Banks

Must be injured you would think..

 

[Quick Hands]

Referee​

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Pascal Gauzere (France)​

Assistant 1​

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Andrew Brace (Ireland)​

Assistant 2​

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Mike Adamson (Scotland)​

TMO​

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Simon McDowell (Ireland)​

 

[Derpus]

Maddocks isn't there either.

Really, really, don't see the point in AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) on the wing. Why not just give any of the other competent wingers we have some game time?

I had assumed he was there as cover for 13.

 

[gel]

Foley's not an international 12.

Not real sure what the point of having To'omua play 10 when he's not partnered with an actual 12. If it's in an effort to try out some cover for Foley, then put Foley on the bench and run out a real 12 with To'omua.